15.5cm M1917

15.5cm M1917
Image: 15.5cm M1917 (Axis History Forum)
Year1924-26
Weapon TypeMedium Howitzer
Origin & DesignerFrance/Schneider
Numbers Produced60
Crew8 (NCO + 7 Gunners)
Calibre155mm
Elevation-0° to +42°
Traverse
BreechInterrupted Screw
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageBox Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield4mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.332mm (L/15)
Overall Length5.91m
Width1.90m
Height1.96m
WeightWeight in Traction: 3.720 kg
Weight in Action: 3.220 kg
Round Weight43.5 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity450 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire2 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range11.900m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionHorse Drawn (Eight Horses) & Motorised (Pavesi P4/100 Tracto
Variants[@variants]
Notes[@notes]